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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Did They XIII Bowman ?

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-If the statements
made by several persons in regard to tho
murder of ex-Mayor Bowman can be
proved, George w. Voice and Patrick
O'Neal, the two East ST. Louis police OFF,
GERS, now under arrest, charged with hav-
ing committed the crime, will doubtless be
convicted. One witness says that on the
evening of the murder he overheard the
two officers conversing about the crime.
One was heard to say to the other, ''lhat
was pretty.job, wasn't its Caught MN
right behind the ear. a clean Job."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Siranae Double Poisoning.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. GA singu-
ar poisoning case is reported. Isaac Gard
ner and his wife lived alone in the western
portion of the city, but occasionally took
boarders. Last night they ate supper
alone, and in short time both became
deathly sick and were attacked with vio-
lent spells of vomiting and terrible pain.
Before physician could be summoned the
woman was dead and her husband is dy-
ing. It has been found that poison of some
kind was placed in the coffee they drank.
No theory has been advanced as to how tho
poison was put in the coffee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Panic in a Church.

PUTNAM, CT, Feb. 24.-Fire broke out
last evening in tenement houses adjoining
st. Marys Roman Catholic Church. The
church was filled with worshipers at the
time, and the alarm created almost D
panic. The congregation rushed from the
doors and several women tainted. A num-
ber of persons were somewhat injured,
none of them, however, seriously. The
baptismal font was overturned and broken
in the confusion. The fire was soon ex-
tinguished, with slight damage.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Henry Georue's Leuacy.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 25.-The will Of
George Hutchins, of Ancora, N. ", who
left $4,000 to Henry George for the dis
semination Of Mr.. Georges writings, was
admitted to probate to-day at Camden,
after contest by relatives Of Hutchins.
Mr.. George has, however, agreed to make
an amicable settlement with the heirs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Bomb.Throwina in Boston

BosroN, Feb. 23.-Late tonight bomb
was thrown into North street from Ever
ett court by some unknown person and ex-
ploded with great noise. Many panes OF
glass were broken. The houses in the VI
cinity were shaken and their occupants
were so badly frightened that they rushed
into the street, expecting the buildings to
fall. Immediately after the explosion the
street was filled with smoke and strong
smell of powder.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
THE DUNHAM TRAGEDY.
The Injured wife Describes the Killing ol
Her Husband and Babe.

Her HusDanu anu baue'
WARSAW, IND, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Durham,
the wife of the man who was so foully
murdered, with her child, near here three
weeks ago, is rapidly convalescing, but Is
lot yet able to make statement that
would be accepted in court, but she is well
enough to converse intelligently about
the horrible affair, and states
that she and her husband were in
the barn doing the evening chores when
Plew came in, and after few words at
tackled her husband. She became fright
ened and ran in the house. In q few min
utes Plew came in and struck her, and she
fell to the floor insensible. The last she
can remember is hearing the agonizing
screams VI her child, which was after
wards found with it's throat cut. Flew
| will not have preliminary trial until she
J is able to make full I'D complete state
ment of the whole affaf
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Valuable Iron Discovery.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-The Industrial Gazette,
Of this city, makes the announcement that
there has just been uncovered near Tusca-
ioosa, Ala, a bed of red hematite iron ore
sixteen feet thick, which analyses sixty
two and half per cent. of metallic iron'
and is believed to be the most extensive
and valuable deposit Of the kind in the
United States.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Mavor Hewitt and the knights.

New YoRK, Feb. 23,-In letter of re-
gret to the New York Southern Society's
banquet, Mayor Hewitt pronounces against
the Knights of Labor as organized. His
letter to the Brooklyn banquet Tuesday
night was suppressed, as Governor Hill
had declined to be present il 1t was read.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05

--'.Prisoner at the bar" said the
Judge, ''is there any thing you wish to
say before sentence is passed upon
you ?" mo. jcdge, there is nothin' l
care to say. but II you'll clear away the
tables and chairs long enough for me
to thrash my lawyer, you can give me
year or two extry."-Puck.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Bio Saie.Blowing Job.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27.-Information comes
from Gainesville, the county seat of Ozark
County, in this State, that some time dur
ing Friday night last the safe in the store
of Wood e. Reed was blown open by burg
lars and robbed Of $4,000 belonging to the
county, and several hundred dollars, the
property of individuals, who had placed il
there for safe-keeping.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
No Special Session.

WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-senator Sherman
has received personal note to-day from
the President, stating that he has conferred
with number Of Senators on the subject.
and has reached the conclusion that there
exists no necessity for u special session Of
the Senate. He says he will call none un-
less some unforeseen contingency arises.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05

AS goldsmiths and jewellers the
Persians are expert, and jewelry is by
no means the exclusive luxury OF the
rich. In tho first place it is cheap.
The most skillful jewelers. are glad to
work for two shillings day and the
profit they can make on the very small
amount Of solder they are permitted to
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Michiuan Slate Convention.

DETROIT, Feb. 23-The Republican State
Convention met in this city to-day and
nominated the following ticket: For su-
preme court justices, short term, James
b. Campbell; long term, Charles d. Lung
For regents of the State University, X. w.
Butterfield and Charles Hebbard.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Mu,der and Attempted Lynchino.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Feb. 4.-Duringua
scuffie at dance in Viroqua, Jonas Love,
drew knife and stabbed Ole Nelson fatal
ly. Tonight mob Of three hundred Nor
wegians moved down upon the Jail to
lynch the slayer. The sheriff met them on
the road and succeeded in delaying the
crowd until the murderer could be taken
away by q circuitous route to Sparta.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
THE AWFUL EARTHQUAKE.
Over 1900 People Killed In One Dis
trict Alone.


trict Alone.
ROME, Feb. 24.-Details have been re-
ceved this morning of the results of the
earthquakes yesterday showing that the
effects were far more serious than was
thought. The loss of life and destruction
of property is learned to have been terri
BILE. The most startling news comes from
the Genoese Riviera. Over 1,5OO people
were killed in that district. AT the vii
lage of Bajardo, situated at the top OF a
hill, a number of the inhabitants took ref
uge in a church when the shocks were
first felt A subsequent and greater shock
demolished the church, and 800 people who
were in it were killed. The destruction OF
property in the sections of Italy visited by
the earthquakes was immense and wide
spread.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
A Building for Moody and sanksy.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25-Moody and Sankey,
the Evangelists, are to have built for them
in Chicago by wealthy residents, build
ing costing s250,0OO, In which they will
wrestle with the wickedness infesting that
city. There win also be carried on there .
''school for training Christian workers."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05

"A certain little fellow was asked
the other day why he so loved q great
Newfoundland dog. and the little fel-
low Answered, very promptly: "Be-
cause Hero is the, best Christian l
know. He's never mean." This boy
had the same feeling about his four
footed friend as had that reverend
preacher IN Milton who used to pray
for "man and the more worthy beast. y
-BOst0n Post,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
tn. Great American PIs.Ealsr.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.--The great Ameri'
San pie-eater has been found at lasts, his
name Is George b. Foxton, and is barber
on Vine street. Yesterday on small
wager he masticated twelve i've cent pies
in twenty seven minutes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Rus Down BY Cars.

PITrsBURGH, Feb 23.-When freight
train arrived in Allegheny, Pa, this morn
ing, the mangled body of a man still
breathing, was found on the pilot of tho
engine. He died few hours later. He
had been run down with two others ut
Beaver Falls, twenty-five miles away.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Police Com missioners Bounced.

IspIANApoLIs, IND, Feb. A.-The State
officers this afternoon bounced the present
Board of Police Commissioners, and ap-
pointed in their stead John b. Elam' Mich
olas Ruckle and VIM. Henderson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Dead for a Dollar.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 97.-Jos. w. Hesse,
aged twenty-five, of 259 Disquith street,
was committed to the city jail on February
22 in default of payment of one dollar fine
and costs for disturbing the peace. This
morning he tore up one OF the sheets OF
his prison cot and hanged himself.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
e,caue Of a Condemned Murderer.

BRIDaEwAY, Pa, Feb. A.-William r.
Busch, who is under death sentence Tor
the murder of his brother some months
ago, escaped from jail this morning by nj
ing the iron bars from the cell window. A
reward of $500 Is offered by the sherih Tor
his arrest, dead or alive.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
prioce Alexander Has The Smallpox.

BERLIN, Feb. A.-It is ascertained that
Prince Alexander of Battenburg, the de-
posed King of Bulgaria, who was reported
yesterday, to be lying i'll with gastric
fever at his fathers house, in Darmstadt,
has the smallpox.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Another lmmsn,s oas WsIl.

FINDLAy, o., Feb. 3.-Another boomer
gas we'll was struck ut Walker, nine miles
north Of this city, this evening. The flow
Is estimated at eight million cubic feet
daily. The well is the property Of Hon. II.
y. Houpt. and is next TO the great Kars.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
me Bond swaIIower Gels LeI!.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-First Comptroller
Durham has decided that there is no law
under which duplicate bond can be issued
TO the resident of Chicago who recently
swallowed q $1,000 coupon bond in order,
as he said, to prevent its falling in the
hands OF burglars
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Texas to Vote on Prohibition.

AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. 25.-The State Senate
to-day voted 81 to to submit the question
of prohibition amendment to the consti-
tuition to popular vote on the first Thurs
day Of August next
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
The Louan Burial Place.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25-Mrs. Logan has So
.ected the center Of the circle OF the north
end Of South Park for burial place for
herself and General Logan, and site for
the monument to General Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
Chinese Nurses are Not Barred.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Attorney-Genera
Garland has given an opinion to the Treas
ury Department, that the Chinese restric-
tion act does not apply to Chinese women
who accompany other immigrants to this
country in the capacity OF nurses or SER
wants,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
A New Invention.

WASHINGTON, Feb. &C. E. Egan,
young Ohio inventor, claims to have per-
fected u system by which vessels at sea
can communicate with each other, or with
land, by the human voice, without regard
to Distance.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
From 81. john 10 Logan.

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. 1.-THE House OF
Representatives In Kansas passed bill
changing st. John County to Logan Coun.
ty. The county was named in honor OF
John p. St. John when he was Governor
Of the State.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
psaviest Snow Of The Season.

CALAIS, Me-, Feb. 2i.-Snow has fallen
here all day. 1t is the hardest storm OF
the season. Trains delayed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-05
An Overdose Of ChloraI.

LAFAYETTE, IND, Feb. 2.-Frank Fay
was found dead in his room at the st.
Nicholas Hotel, having taken an overdose
of chloral.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
The Canning Business.

The canning business in this
county shows signs of a healthy revi-
val. Our Rising Sun Gamers are
making arrangements for charging
their business, and canneries at other
points that have been iale for several
years are changing hands and will be
fired up this season. There is a field
if properly worked for large bust
ness in this line, in the county.
In few years the business will be
placed on permanent basis and
largely developed we havn't a doubt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Sad Accidents.

The Port Deposit correspondent of
the american gives the following
particulars of the distressing acct
dent which cos: the life of a child:
A little daughter and son. aged
thirteen and five years, respectively.
of VIM. L, Hopkins, who resides
about two and half miles north of
Port Deposit, were engaged in play.
ing with an old gun barrel on Satur-
day afternoon, when the broken
weapon exploded and the boy was
almost instantly killed. The old gun
barrel had been lying in the Hopkins
residence for several years, and had
been a plaything for the children. as
the barrel was considered empty.
The children procured the old barrel
and proceeded to amuse themselves.
as usual, by filling it with dirt and
sand. The girl conceived the idea
that it would be fun to put a cap on
the tube and explode it. They sue
ceeded in finding one. The little fell
low sat down in front of the muzz'e
to stea ~ the barrel while his sister
endeavored to explode the cap by re.
peatedly striking 1t with a hammer.
In this they were finally successful
loud report followed. The barrel
contained a large charge of shot,
which struck the little boy in the
groins, proceeding upwards and lodg-
ing in his body, making a terrible
wound. The mother was attracted by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Creamery Notes.

Mr.. Conner visited the Sun this
week to push on the work of his
creamery building. The roads have
somewhat improved with the ap-
rroach of spring, SO that the stone
could be hauled and material got. on
the ground for the building. Work
will be pushed till the building is
completed. now that it is fairly under
way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Another Railroad Horror.

The great railroad carnage of the
week occurred near Boston on Mon
day, by which train was precipi-
tated from a bridge, 80 persons kill.
ed and 100 others wounded. Five
cars we're plunged into the abyss and
mashed to splinters with thpnr living
freight among them. These BRIDGE
accidents are in a large measure the
result Of carelesness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Register of Sales.

Mar. Isl. H. Clark, Calvert, Md. Per-
sonal property. Hindman, Auct.
Mar. Isl. Armstrong near Pilot Town.
Personal property. Bennett, Auct
Mar. 49, VIM. Grason, Rising Sun
Household goods, wagons and farm ma
chinery. Dowland. Auct.
March 1S.-John w. Abrams, on the road
fro II Bay View to keederS Corner, farm
stock. lmnl"'nents and personal property.
Lynch, Auc.
Mche l9,-HarJan Gray, near Cecil Paper
Mill. Personal property.
Mar. l9--John S. knight, near Rowland.
vile. Personal property. Hindman Auc.
Mar. &c. G. Lynch, near Bay View
Personal property. Lynch, Auct.
Mar. %. Cecil l.. Armour, near Ebenez
er Church. Personal property. Hind.
man, Auct.
March 2S;-EIiza sutor, at Harrisville
household goods. Hindman, Auc.
March 26.-J. B. Kennard, on the road from
Vinegar Hill to Rowlandville, neal
Hickory Grove School House, farm stock
implements, &c. Hindman, Auc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
DEATH BY SCALDING.

A fatal accident occurred in Will
mington, Del. last week by which the
infant daughter of Mrs, Cooper, lost
its life. Mrs. Cooper is the sister of
Jas. E. Haines, of near Rising Sun,
for whom she has been keeping house
the last year. The child was IS
months old and was staying with her
aunt, Mrs. Matthews, in Wilmington.
On Tuesday, 9Th inst, the child got
hold of pot of boiling coffee and
upsetting the hot coffee it was so
badly scalded as to cause its death.
The remains were brought to Rising
Sun and buried at Rose Bank Gene
terry on Friday last.
The Bartholdi" Lamp for sale by
Burlington is the best lamp out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Notice to DelinQuents.

Taxpayers who have not settled
with me, will please take notice that,
if not paid before April 1st next
bills against them will be placed in
the hands ofthe Sheriff for levy
and sale of property. Full amount
of interest from September 1st, 1886,
must be included in all payments.
CHAs. E. MOORE, Treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18

the report of the gun. She carried
her little son into the house. DR.. j.
Haines Mccullough, of Port Deposit,
was summoned, but as many of the
large blood vessels were severed, the
little sufferer expired with hemorrh-
ages in few moments and before the
doctor could reach the house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Gone TO Birmingham.

J.Dixon West of Port Deposit, left
Baltimore on Saturday morning last
for Birmingham, Ala. Dick is a good
carpenter, and carpenters are in ac-
tive demand in that booming iron
town of the southwest Blue Ridge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Stoves! Stoves!! Stoves!!I

Everybody will find it to their adj
vantage to call and inspect the fine
line Of stoves now on exhibition at
Haines & Kinks hardware store. We
will be p eased to see yon whether
You want to buy or not.
Haines & Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
Meetings Of County Commissioners

The regular meetings of the Count,
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the BoaIt
Persons having Claims against the
county will please file the same in the
Commissioners office, with "a legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeable to the same.
By order. JOHN S. ROSSELL Clerk
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
MINOR LOCALS

es are already reaching Lne-p3pers'
Next Tuesday Orphans Court will
hold special session.
The great 25th is near at hand and
hoHsekecpers are beginning to look
blue.
Look out for c. M. Childs & Co.'S
new ad. next week
The next meeting Of the w. G. T. U.
will be at Mrs Edwin Haines' on
March Oath at 2:3OPM NJ.
The new host of the Maryland
House, Stephen j. Woodrow moved
in on Wednesday last,
The winter term of Friends Nor
NAL School of B. NJ. House, will
close on the 25th inst
The Public Schools Of the county
will close on the 18th of April and
remains closed until September.
Mrs. Gorreli's house, near Wood
lawn, caught fire Wednesday night,
and was totally consumed with all
the furniture.
Services in Colora Chapel at 10 80
a, NJ. Sunday. In the evening at 6 AS
beginning service with song, preach.
ing 80. All are invited.
Mrs. Charles Poist is lying help
lessly i'll at her home with "scute
rheumatism She has been unable
to help herself in any way for nearly
four weeks.
Don't forget the entertainment at
Hickory Grove School House fhis ev-
ening. The affair promises to be a
very excellent one.
The firm of jackson and Hodson,
of Oxford, Pa. dealers in clothing,
have failed. Liabilities $24.00O as
sets 81 900.
Rev. w. j. O'Neil of the M. E.
Church, who had many warm friends
in this county, died at Church Hill on
euneSuay Oh laSt week.
Mr.. Robert L. Christie of Rowland
yille, having pure n.rd 81 house and
lot OF MIR. f. M. M'Dowell, at Liberty
Grove, will move up the run In few
days.
Our busy Joseph S. Pogue has re-
turned from a canvassingto tour through
parts of Virginia, where he sold a
large number of carriages and is now
shipping the vehicles.
The Presbyterian sociable met al
Mr.. G. KimbelPs on Thursday 10th
inst The roads were at their worst
but large turnout of members was
present despite the travelling
Ponds Extract, for every Pain or
Soreness. A history without parall-
ell; almost without advertising its sale
has extended all over the country.
Try it!
Next Sabbath 10 80 a. m. Rev.
Elm Kirk will preach in the M. E.
Church, The pastr being absent
attending the Conference at Crisfeld
Md.
A four year old son Of Frank
Barnes who resides in Chester, Pa,
conductor on the Central Division of
tle Penn. Railroad, was buried at
Houses Meeting House on Monday.
A little daughter of Mr.. A. L. Duy.
ckinck fell from a chair on last Fri
day breaking her arm the second
time. BY a similar accident her arm
was broken few weeks ago.
Sarah Jane Moore, who resided
near Rowlandville died on Sunday
last, and was buried in the Friends
burying ground at West Nottingham
on Wednesday the 10th INST.
The property Of Samuel j Jenness
deceased situate mar Woodlawn,
was sold by Robert c. Thackery,
Trustee, at the Court House, last
week, The property consisted of II
farm containing 81 acres, and mill
property containin4 40 acres on
which was located the Touring mill.
The former Was purchased by Evan
6. Seminar for $3.50; the latter by
Robert G. Jenness t"7 $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18

SALE BILLS in first class style, at
short notice and "bed rock" prices at
the MIDLAND printing office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-18
JOURNAL: MARCH Is 1857

If I had any skin or blood disease, like
letter, itch, scald head, pimples, sore eyes,
ccrofula, etc., would take DIR. Lindsey's
Blood Searcher" sure.